Watch your speed!

Perrys is reminding all motorists to stay within
the speed limit, in a bid
to reduce accidents and casualties on our roads. The call comes as
police officers carry out a week of enhanced speed checks, using a range
of enforcement equipment.

Responsibility

Motoring journalist, Tim Barnes-Clay,
said: “One of the most crucial things we can all do when behind the wheel
is to drive within the speed limit. It’s an important part of taking
responsibility for our own safety, and that of other road users, when we’re
motoring.”

Accident Reduction

Tim added: “Research shows that reduced speed means fewer collisions, and the severity of
crashes is lessened. For instance, just cutting your driving speed by 1mph
results in an average five per cent reduction in accidents.” But motoring
within speed limits can’t make us safe on its own, says Perrys’ Tim Barnes-Clay. “We need to make sure that
we’re on the ball, observant and polite; that we use well-maintained vehicles and
that we always keep a safe distance from the motor in front. This can make a
big difference, not only for us as motorists, but also for those we share the
tarmac with.”

Tips For Slowing Down

Don’t
hurry on a journey. Leave earlier and make sure you have lots of
time, with no reason to drive quickly.

Keep
your eyes peeled for speed limit signage, and look out for clues that the
speed limit may be about to change.

Check the
speedometer lots so you’re always aware of your speed.

Ask
yourself: is my speed both safe and legal? After all, the speed
limit is a limit, not something to aim for, and there will be times when
you will feel safer motoring under
the limit.

Higher Penalties

A ‘speeding penalty’ means three points on your driver’s
licence and a £100 fine. That said, the fining system was altered in April
2017, so hardcore ‘speeders’ now face six penalty points or disqualifications
of between seven and 56 days. They’ll also be fined up to 150 per cent of their
weekly salary. So, don’t waste your money – save up instead for a new car. Pop
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